Critic Reviews

With the omission of the original MGS and Peace Walker, I think the adage “always leave them wanting more” applies to the Metal Gear Solid HD Collection. Regardless, I’m impressed with this HD collection but the first Metal Gear Solid would have put it completely over the top. Revisiting Sons of Liberty was cool but the real treat for me was being exposed to the really great Snake Eater. Konami has provided a great portable reboot of the Metal Gear Series and a near console quality experience of two amazing games for $40 that you can take on the go. Count me in.

While, it’s inexcusable for Konami to omit the first game and the PSP’s MGS: Peace Walker, there’s very little to find fault with the PSVita’s version of the Metal Gear Solid HD collection. This is as close as you can get to a definitive PORTABLE version of Hideo Kojima’s award winning magnum opus. If you already own the PS3 and Xbox 360 versions of the collection, I have to be honest, there’s not much here to recommend. However, if you’re a fan of one of gaming’s finest franchises (who for some reason managed to miss out on the console versions or who would rather want to take Snake on the road), the consistent quality and excellent conversion will ensure pleasant mobile gaming. This is highly recommended for PSVita owners who have yet to experience Metal Gear Solid.